Notification of Lapse in Appropriations
Overview
Buyer
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Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Special Notice regarding Orderly Shutdown Planning due to a potential Lapse in Appropriations. This notice informs contractors about the implications of the Anti-deficiency Act on active contracts, effective January 30, 2026, and provides guidance on determining contract status.
Scope of Notice
This notification addresses the expiration of appropriations for bills funded in Division A of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-37). It outlines that the Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1342) prohibits agencies from obligating funds or employing personnel during a lapse in appropriations, except to protect life or property. Consequently, many contracts may be suspended.
Key Information for Contractors
Treasury bureaus have reviewed active contracts to identify those that may continue performance under established exceptions to the Anti-deficiency Act. Contractors with active Treasury contracts are advised to:
- Contact their bureau contracting office to determine if contract performance is impacted.
- Check specific websites for lists of contracts where performance will continue:
- IRS:
https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/procurement - Bureau of the Fiscal Service:
https://fiscal.treasury.gov/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/updates.html - Office of the Inspector General (OIG):
https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
- IRS:
Contracts not listed as excepted may be suspended.
Contact & Timeline
- Appropriations Expiration: January 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm
- Published Date: January 31, 2026
- Bureau Contacts for Questions:
- IRS and Treasury Departmental Offices:
contractadministration@irs.gov - Fiscal Service:
contract.administration@fiscal.treasury.gov - OIG: Multiple email addresses listed at
https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
- IRS and Treasury Departmental Offices:
Additional Notes
Contractors are encouraged to monitor www.treasury.gov for updates on Treasury's operating status and OPM.gov for the Federal government's operating status.